Obituaries Listing

Chris Mattson

Chris Mattson

Sep 18, 2013

Chris Mattson, age 59, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Graduate of Garden City High School, Garden City, MI Class of 1973. He was employed with Rich’s Products, Hilliard, OH. Chris enjoyed wood working and bicycling. Preceded in death by parents Wilbert and Helen (Mikkola) Mattson, nephew Mike Mattson and uncles Charlie and George Mikkola. Survived by siblings...

Richard Kensey

Richard Kensey

Sep 18, 2013

Richard A. Kensey, Sr., died peacefully and passed on to his eternal reward on September 18, 2013 in Hilliard, OH. Richard was born in Lucerne Mines, PA on March 21, 1927 to German immigrants William and Freda (Stevens) Kensey. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Robert and Edward Kensey. Richard grew up in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, and as...

Henry Newell, Jr.

Henry Newell, Jr.

Sep 17, 2013

Henry “JR” Newell, Jr., age 63, of London, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Preceded in death by father Henry H. Newell, Sr., mother Doris N. Hill, brother Thomas Newell, grandpa Tom Newell, grandma Gracie Newell, aunt Joyce Newell and stepmother Dorothy Newell. Survived by loving wife of 16 years Betty Bailey Newell, daughters JuDonna Jones...

John Rossi

John Rossi

Sep 15, 2013

John Frederick Rossi, age 85, of Barberton, OH, passed away September 15, 2013 at the Laurels of Hilliard, OH. He was a US Army Veteran Corporal 4th Grade, with 544th Quarter Master Co. serving in Salzburg, Austria. Worked for many years at B.F. Goodrich until going to Newspaper Transportation where he worked for nearly 30 years and retired in the...

David Mayer

David Mayer

Sep 15, 2013

David Adam Mayer, age 82, born August 11, 1931 in Jersey City, NJ, passed away September 15, 2013 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Served in the US Army February 1952 to February 1954. Proud member of the most ancient and honorable society of free and accepted Masons, serving as Worshipful Master of Ivanhoe Lodge #88 F. & A.M. during 1980 and...

Dr. John Gardiner

Dr. John Gardiner

Sep 14, 2013

Dr. John Brenneman Gardiner, D.O., of Apple Valley, Howard, Ohio was born February 10, 1925, Columbus, Ohio. John was the son of John Kelly (J.K.) and Eva Ceil Brenneman, 1581 Neil Ave., Columbus, Ohio. John passed away suddenly Saturday, September 14, 2013 at The OSU Medical Center. Dr. Gardiner graduated from North High School, 1943; attended The Ohio State University...

Rheta Colvin

Rheta Colvin

Sep 13, 2013

Rheta (Bolen) Colvin, of Hilliard, born on March 31, 1938 in Athens, OH, passed away September 13, 2013. Retired from the State of Ohio. Preceded in death by parents Donald and Ordeltia Bolen, brother James R. Bolen, sister Mattie Lou DeBolt, sister-in-law Mabel Gebler, daughter Patricia Lawles, infant son Steve and stepson Ray Colvin, Jr. Survived by husband Raymond Colvin,...

Maxine Clark

Maxine Clark

Sep 12, 2013

Maxine Clark, age 88, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013. Member of Hilliard United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by first husband James A. Shaffer, parents Dick and Cleva Baker, brothers Lieu Edward and Loren Baker and sister Eunice Pope. Survived by loving husband George, children Nancy (Joe) Weaver, Larry Shaffer, Linda (David) Scott and Roger (Terri) Shaffer,...

JoAnn Baer

JoAnn Baer

Sep 12, 2013

JoAnn Marie Baer, age 83, of Dublin, joined our Lord God on Thursday, September 12, 2013 surrounded by her caring family. Born July 8, 1930 in Newark, OH to the late Matthew and Catherine Kvintus. Marie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She truly loved her husband of 57 years George who passed away on July 13, 2013. Marie...

Gregory Estep

Gregory Estep

Sep 8, 2013

Gregory Paul “Opie” Estep, age 58, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. Friend of St. John Lutheran church. Preceded in death by parents Chris and Betty Estep, sister Sharon, twin brothers Ronald and Donald, mother-in-law Ruth Perry, father-in-law Jim Perry and grandmother Dolly Estep. Survived by loving wife of 31 years Marilyn “Jean” Estep, children Bart (Stephanie) Bethel,...

James Gall

James Gall

Sep 6, 2013

James Henry Gall, age 87, of Hilliard, passed away September 6, 2013. Jim was a Korean Navy Veteran. He retired from Ohio Bell after 31 years of service. Preceded in death by loving wife of 54 years Betty Jean Gall who passed January 19, 2001, parents Henry and Theresa Gall, brothers Elmer, Louie and Don, and sisters Hilda and Edna....

Shirley Fredette

Shirley Fredette

Sep 5, 2013

Shirley Fredette, age 82, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. Preceded in death by loving husband David Jr. She was a loving mother, grandmother and home maker. Survived by children David W. Fredette III, Michael and his wife Molly Lafata and Frances Lafata and grandson Michael Lafata. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm Monday at the TIDD FUNERAL...

Raymond Johnson

Raymond Johnson

Sep 5, 2013

Raymond “Jerry” Johnson, age 74, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. Retired from Wonder Bread, was a longtime coach for Finland baseball and a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by father Riley, mother Ann Scott, stepfather Bill Scott, nephew Chuck Johnson and numerous aunts, uncles and relatives. Survived by loving wife of 48 years...

Michael Cervi

Michael Cervi

Aug 31, 2013

Michael Carl Cervi, age 58, of Dublin, OH, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013. He attended Cypress Wesleyan Church. Preceded in death by parents Anthony William and Grace Ellen Cervi and brother Victor Anthony Cervi. Survived by loving wife of 33 years Denise, children Dominic (Megan) Cervi and Joseph Cervi, siblings Candace Lovelidge, Anthony (Sarah) Cervi, and Daniel (Jane) Cervi,...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

Aug 29, 2013

Mary Catherine Johnson, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away August 29, 2013. Attended St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Graduate of Grandview Heights class of 1955 and Attended Columbus State. Retired from Hilliard City Schools as a latchkey program leader with over 30 years of service and was always involved with the children of Hilliard. Preceded in death by husband...

James McDonald

James McDonald

Aug 29, 2013

James Eric McDonald, age 81, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Syracuse University with a BA in Business, The Ohio State University with a BS in Engineering and post graduate work at Bowling Green State University. Member of AMVETS...

Virginia Holsinger

Virginia Holsinger

Aug 27, 2013

Virginia E. Holsinger, age 86, of Hilliard, passed away August 27, 2013. Graduate of Newport High School, Newport Indiana Class of 1945 and attended Indiana State University. Member of Hilliard United Methodist Church, Order Eastern Star Chapter 23, Daughters of the Nile and American Field Service Hilliard chapter. Preceded in death by parents Victor and Ellen Asbury, brothers Joe, Sid...

Betty McQuirt

Betty McQuirt

Aug 26, 2013

Betty Jane McQuirt, age 86, of Hilliard, born in Masonville, NY April 23, 1927, passed away August 26, 2013. Graduated from Oneonta New York High School Class of 1944. She came to Ohio in 1947 and moved to Hilliard, OH on May 30, 1960. Member and officer of Moose Lodge 1076, Hilliard, OH and member and officer of American legion...

James Daniels

James Daniels

Aug 23, 2013

James H. Daniels, age 75, of Hilliard passed away August 23, 2013. Born December 8, 1937 in Weaksbury, KY, where he was also raised. Also lived in Tucson, AZ. Retired from AT&T after 37 yearsn of service, member of C.W.A., Pioneer Club of America. He donated over 6 gallons to the American Red Cross. Preceded in death by mother Margie...

Jim King

Jim King

Aug 21, 2013

Jim A. King, age 47, left this life on earth on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. A 1984 graduate of Westland High School. Preceded in death by father James C. King and stepdad James A. Hammitt. Survived by mother Betty Hammitt, brother Randy (Debbie) King, special friend Vicki Allen and numerous loving relatives, friends and neighbors. He will be deeply missed...